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Dear Wakato - ANZAC Day will look a little different for us this year - however, there are many ways for you to acknowledge the incredible men and women who have served our communities and given their lives for our country.
We invite you to share a memory or photo to commemorate this special … View moreDear Wakato - ANZAC Day will look a little different for us this year - however, there are many ways for you to acknowledge the incredible men and women who have served our communities and given their lives for our country.
We invite you to share a memory or photo to commemorate this special day on Neighbourly below. It could be a story of a member in your family who served - or perhaps the way you and your family celebrate ANZAC Day each year. (It might even be a photo of your freshly baked can't be-beaten ANZAC cookies).
We also invite you to take part in Stand at Dawn and join us at 6:00 am on Saturday 25 April. Stand at your letterbox, at the front door, in your lounge rooms, balconies, in your driveway. Wherever you are in the world, stand with us and take a moment to remember our fallen – but please stay within your ‘bubble’.
Here is the latest Mailbag Make I created using Bird Ballad designer series paper. In this kit you get all the paper supplies you need to make two cards and a mini birdhouse.
You just need to use your own adhesives (liquid glue and some dimensionals) as well as sharp scissors to complete these … View moreHere is the latest Mailbag Make I created using Bird Ballad designer series paper. In this kit you get all the paper supplies you need to make two cards and a mini birdhouse.
You just need to use your own adhesives (liquid glue and some dimensionals) as well as sharp scissors to complete these three beautiful projects.
Everything is already cut and ready to put together with instructions via a private video, so you can make the project any time you'd like.
Have a look at my blog and sneak peek video at papercraftaddiction.blogspot.com... for more pictures and information on this project.
If you'd like to order the Bird Ballad Mailbag Make please contact me via email at mmcritchley@gmail.com with your postal address and I'll give you my bank details to purchase the kit for only $15.
Each month I create a different project which I feature on my blog. If you want to be kept up-to-date on my future papercraft kits and news then just send me your email address and I'll add you to my monthly newsletter.
Stay Safe and Happy Crafting!
I am (very) pleased to tell you that now that the country is in Level Three, the May issue of NZ Gardener will be sent to our printers, and the magazine will be on sale from May 7. And believe me the May issue is packed with the good stuff, with ideas of what you can sow, plant, pick and preserve … View moreI am (very) pleased to tell you that now that the country is in Level Three, the May issue of NZ Gardener will be sent to our printers, and the magazine will be on sale from May 7. And believe me the May issue is packed with the good stuff, with ideas of what you can sow, plant, pick and preserve to make the most of your garden right now, plus Lynda Hallinan reflects on 60 lessons for gardeners from the lockdown, a bumper gardening quiz, and you can visit a spectacular Taupō garden alive with birds, a whimsical wonderland in Glenorchy in full bloom and meet the clever and resourceful gardeners of the Chatham Islands... all without leaving your bubble. And thanks so much to everyone who has been in touch to offer their support to the NZ Gardener team, especially those who have subscribed or renewed or purchased a subscription as a gift (an NZ Gardener subscription is a great Mother's Day idea, just sayin'!) We are so grateful to you all, and it's your support that allows us to keep inspiring and informing gardeners from all around New Zealand as we have been doing now for more than 75 years. Please share this message with your gardening groups on social too. We’re looking forward to the many more years of celebrating the amazing gardens and gardeners of New Zealand that lie ahead.
Hi, everyone, hope you all keeping safe and well during the lockdown. As the government is going to announce to move to Level 3 soon, we can’t wait to sharing with you that we are going to re-open on Tuesday 28 April. Now, we have a new way to make your delicious meals by phone order on … View moreHi, everyone, hope you all keeping safe and well during the lockdown. As the government is going to announce to move to Level 3 soon, we can’t wait to sharing with you that we are going to re-open on Tuesday 28 April. Now, we have a new way to make your delicious meals by phone order on 09-7778989 or scanning our QR code to order online. And also we can do home delivery too now:)
It is important to follow Ministry of Health Level 3 guidelines that do not come into the shop at this stage. So, we can only accept Credit Card or Debit Visa card payments. We will also provide the contactless pick-up service and the delivery.
We are looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you online soon.
Thank you for being the value customers with us, and we will continuously to provide the quality and delicious meals for serving you and your loved ones!!
Hi, neighbours, Franklin County News will be making its return next week and to celebrate we want you to send us photos of your lockdown fun.
What creative activities have kept the boredom away? What games have been played inside your bubble?
Send any photos you would like to share to … View moreHi, neighbours, Franklin County News will be making its return next week and to celebrate we want you to send us photos of your lockdown fun.
What creative activities have kept the boredom away? What games have been played inside your bubble?
Send any photos you would like to share to james.baker@stuff.co.nz along with the first and last names of anyone in the photo. A brief description of what's going on. Where the photo was taken i.e Tuakau, Pukekohe. Along with a contact phone number.
Photos will be published in next weeks edition of the Franklin County News.
Regards,
Hey neighbours, how's lockdown life treating you? If you've been trying to sort some long overdue DIY jobs around the home, with mixed results, help is at hand.
Have you already had a DIY disaster you need to fix, or are you looking to do some home improvements but don't where … View moreHey neighbours, how's lockdown life treating you? If you've been trying to sort some long overdue DIY jobs around the home, with mixed results, help is at hand.
Have you already had a DIY disaster you need to fix, or are you looking to do some home improvements but don't where where to start? Email homed@stuff.co.nz to tell us all about it - including photos if you can - and we'll ask our experts for their advice on how you can fix things up, or where to start with your project.
So whether you have a interiors design dilemma, a need for some home DIY know how, bigger plans for a reno you'd like an expert opinion on, or even a tough cleaning problem you want cleared up, we'll get you some answers. What are you waiting for? Email your questions and photos to homed@stuff.co.nz and we'll get back to you.
Please note: We are unable to recommend specific businesses or tradespeople to provide quotes etc.
Alert Level 3 is a milestone in our struggle against COVID-19. We are all responsible for what happens next. Every contact we make is a chance for the virus to spread.
We could easily lose what we have gained. Our success, or failure, depends on the decisions that we’ll each make alone – … View moreAlert Level 3 is a milestone in our struggle against COVID-19. We are all responsible for what happens next. Every contact we make is a chance for the virus to spread.
We could easily lose what we have gained. Our success, or failure, depends on the decisions that we’ll each make alone – but which in turn – will affect all of us.
Two weeks then a review
• On 11 May, we will review our progress and decide if we can safely continue to step down restrictions, or if more measures are required to protect us all.
• So the decisions we each make now, matter. Because every interaction we have is an opportunity for the virus to spread.
Keeping safe at Alert Level 3
• At Alert Level 3, the best way to keep those around you safe, is by keeping your bubble small. Interact with as few people as possible. Less people equals less risk. And continue to stay at home whenever you can.
• We should each be making the minimal number of trips. Be sure to stay local, and only make necessary trips.
• And importantly, work and learn from home if you can.
Let’s do this
We’re a team of 5 million. Formidable. And we can do this.
So thank you New Zealand for making the right decisions, when it really counts.
More than 200 million individual plastic bags and wrappers have been collected and recycled since so…
Community food pantries will remain closed during alert level three – and possibly level two. The p…
Fraser High School is the hub of Adult Learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district.
New online classes have been added to our Adult and Community Education programme. Our tutors will support you to get connected, get learning and enjoy a whole new adventure.
You can look, book and pay … View moreFraser High School is the hub of Adult Learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district.
New online classes have been added to our Adult and Community Education programme. Our tutors will support you to get connected, get learning and enjoy a whole new adventure.
You can look, book and pay online at www.fraserace.ac.nz or just email us on comed@fraser.school.nz Easy! Very easy!
Dear our JR customers,
We're excited to let you know that we will be reopen our kitchen from 28th April.
Drive-through pick ups and delivery options available!
We look forward to serving you!
… View moreDear our JR customers,
We're excited to let you know that we will be reopen our kitchen from 28th April.
Drive-through pick ups and delivery options available!
We look forward to serving you!
Stay safe! Be kind!
Kind regards, Team Jessica’s
This year's Anzac Day commemorations will look a little different due to coronavirus – but one forme…
ANZAC Day will be marked a little differently this year. We’ll be warm and cosy at home and The Last Post won’t start until you press play. But one thing will be the same – remembrance.
To help us remember those who served and understand what ‘to serve’ meant, … View moreANZAC Day will be marked a little differently this year. We’ll be warm and cosy at home and The Last Post won’t start until you press play. But one thing will be the same – remembrance.
To help us remember those who served and understand what ‘to serve’ meant, Ryman recorded their ANZAC resident’s stories. Some are humorous, others are tragic and eye-opening, but they all offer insight into the courage, bravery, and determination required to serve.
What better way to remember than to read the memories of those who were there?
For over 150 years, the news and information we uncover and provide have relied on your support, either through subscription to our newspapers, consuming news via our online sites, or indirectly through the patronage you provide to those who advertise with us.
Now there’s a … View moreFor over 150 years, the news and information we uncover and provide have relied on your support, either through subscription to our newspapers, consuming news via our online sites, or indirectly through the patronage you provide to those who advertise with us.
Now there’s a new way you can support us: by making direct financial contributions to help power our news teams up and down the country.
Make a contribution and you’ll help our journalists continue to do what they do best: provide our readers with trustworthy, accurate and reliable news.
Introducing Mighty Local – our new space where we proudly promote and profile everything local across the Mighty Waikato region.
Here we will be sharing how you can support local Waikato businesses during COVID-19 by getting your fav foods delivered and keeping up your fitness routines with … View moreIntroducing Mighty Local – our new space where we proudly promote and profile everything local across the Mighty Waikato region.
Here we will be sharing how you can support local Waikato businesses during COVID-19 by getting your fav foods delivered and keeping up your fitness routines with local gyms and studios. You’ll also be able to explore some of our fabulous Waikato destinations and attractions virtually and be entertained online by Waikato artists and performers.
He waka eke noa: we are all in this together. #mightylocal
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